Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early on Sunday after a $5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as usual… we checked whether the money was fake or not. Then we divided the money into groups and left, avoiding the government forces,” ...

After 6 days of Eid and Pahela Baisakh vacation, offices, courts, banks-stock markets are set to open on Monday.m The holidaymakers are arriving in the capital after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, the biggest religious festival of the Muslim community. On the occasion of Eid, April 10, 11, and 12 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) were public holidays. After Eid, there was ...

Bangladesh reported nine more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Sunday morning. With the new numbers, the country’s total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,049,728, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,493 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate was ...

Major airlines across the Middle East announced the cancellation of some of their flights, while having to reroute others, after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel through Saturday night into Sunday. Emirates Airlines cancelled some of its fights, while Etihad Airways cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Amman on Sunday, reports Reuters. “Some of our flights have ...

Nine members of the Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) fled to Kharangkhali border in Teknaf on Sunday morning for seeking shelter in Bangladesh due to the ongoing fighting with rebel groups near the border. Lt Col Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, commander of the Border Guard Bangladesh Battalion-2 in Teknaf, said the BGP members entered Bangladesh through the Kharangkhali and Jhimongkhali borders ...

Britain’s Prince Harry and his actress wife Meghan Markle are working on two nonfiction series with Netflix — a lifestyle program and a show on professional polo, their production company announced Thursday. The couple, who split with the British monarchy in 2020 and now reside in California, signed a deal with the streaming giant that same year for multiple projects. ...

Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah and its 23 crew members, who were held hostage by Somali pirates, have been released. KSRM media advisor Mizanul Islam confirmed this at 3:45 am on Sunday. He told UNB that, “We received the good news a while ago. Our ship with 23 sailors has been released. All 23 sailors are unharmed and in good ...

Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year-1431, was celebrated across the country today with festivity, upholding the rich cultural values and rituals of the Bangalees A huge number of people are expected to join the “Nabo Barsho” festivities across the country, particularly in the capital city. Pahela Baishakh is one of the most colourful festivals through which the ...

For a home cook, perhaps the biggest challenge is determining what to do with leftover dishes and rice after dinner. While there’s little variation in reheating daal, veggies, and curries for the next day, cooked rice offers endless possibilities, particularly in Indian households where it’s a staple. So, if you’re seeking a quick, inventive way to repurpose leftover rice for ...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday issued a message greeting the countrymen on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1431, to be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, the premier said Pahela Baishakh is first day of Bengali New Year and it is universal festival. It is the day of harmony and the great reunion ...